Google: Algorithm Updates
Google has a long history of famous algorithm updates, search index changes and refreshes.
Below are links to some of the most important resources for search marketers:
- March 2019 Core Update
- August 2018 Core Update aka Medic Update
- April 2018 Core Update
- March 2018 Core Update
- December 2017 Core Update
- Google Local August 2017 Hawk Update
- Google Fred Update – unconfirmed March 2017 update
- Google Local September 2016 Possum Update
- Google RankBrain Algorithm
- Google Mobile-Friendly Algorithm
- January 2018 Core Update
- Google Hummingbird
- Google Mobile Friendly Update
- Google Panda Update
- Google Penguin Update
- Google Pigeon Update
- Google Payday Update
- Google Pirate Update
- Google EMD (Exact Match Domain) Update
- Google Top Heavy Update
Google says no core update or infrastructure changes have occurred despite chatter
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Google data shows Page Speed update resulted in 15-20% speed increases among slower sites
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SEOs show mixed results following Google March 2019 core update
The data was not conclusive on any specific tactic or type of site impacted by the algorithm...
Patent suggests how CTR, time on page could be used in search rankings (if Google did that sort of thing)
But no, this doesn't confirm Google is using engagement metrics in...
Google on the March 2019 core update: This is not the biggest update we’ve released
That being said, the data does show some sites that got hit hard with previous core updates improved with this last...
Early data on Google March 2019 Core Update show an interesting pattern
While Google would not say if the March 2019 core update was a reversal of the August 1 update, the data paint a pretty compelling...
No more confusion: Google gives core update a name, and a structure
Google's Danny Sullivan says this week's algorithm change will be called the "March 2019 Core Update," hopes structure will cut back on...
What are you seeing? Help us analyze Google’s March 2019 core algorithm update
Tell us if you're seeing any impact from Google's latest algorithm...
Let’s clear things up: Google’s ‘Florida 2’ algorithm update is not related to original Florida update
Here is why some folks are calling this the Florida 2 update but don't let the name confuse...
Google released a broad core search algorithm on March 12
A rare Google confirmation came related to a Google search algorithm update this week. Google restated previous advice that there is no fix if...
SEOs noticing ranking volatility in Google’s search results
There may have been an update or two in the past...
Machine vs. man: What really matters for SEO success
Changes to the core concepts of quality and authority over the past year have altered the course of SEO forever, with Google both improving...
How a physician review site recovered from Google’s ‘medic’ update
A website in the healthcare niche saw improvement after removing the Google auto-translate plugin and rating schema from their translated pages....
5 ways ignoring SEO could affect your bottom line
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The future of negative SEO, Part 6
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How to thrive within the fast-paced SEO environment
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Google confirms ‘small’ search ranking algorithm update this past week
Did you notice any changes to your web sites traffic or ranking in...
How Google’s March, April and August updates might fit together
In Google's mind, does brand authority trump breadth and depth of content? Here's a new perspective connecting the dots between three...
6 ways the August core algorithm update impacted local business
Was your site affected by the recent core algorithm update? Here's a look at the changes made to local and small business sites after the...
Google’s Aug. 1 core algorithm update: Who did it impact, and how much?
A week after the big Google algorithm update, nicknamed the Medic Update, here is everything we know about it, including official information...